Crescent Dart
Common NameCrescent Dart
Scientific NameAgrotis c-nigrum
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatGardens, agricultural fields, woodlands, meadows, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeHolarctic (North America, Europe, Asia)
Host Plantsdandelion, plantain, clover, corn, cabbage, lettuce, tomato
Flight PeriodMay to October (bivoltine or multivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous cutworms, feeding on a wide range of herbaceous plants, often at night. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive black crescent or 'C' mark on the forewings, often outlined in a lighter color, against a mottled grey and brown background.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey, brown, and black forewings, characterized by a distinct black crescent or 'C' mark on each forewing.
